It is now 2009 and Bon Iver starts out the new year with an EP called "Blood Bank". From what I've read about this EP is that it contains songs that were written during the same time as "For Emma, Forever Ago", but just didn't fit with the album.
Here are my thoughts as I listen to each track:
1) Blood Bank: One thing about Bon Iver is that vocally he is just beautiful. Then you throw in lyrics like "Then the snow started falling. We were stuck out in your car. You were rubbing both of my hands, chewing on a candy bar" and "That we don't know how to tell, I'm in love with your honor, I'm in love with your cheeks." Something about those lines just pull at you emotionally.
2) Beach Baby: Lyrically I have no idea what this song is about. The instrumental at the end though is stunning. I don't know if there is anything Bon Iver does wrong.
3) Babys: Great intro that just builds up the anticipation for the song, very simple but gets you excited. This song just seems very simple, but Bon Iver makes it so beautiful. Lyrically this song is simple, it's just about making babies in the summer.
4) Woods: Lyrically very easy, it's the same verse repeated multiple times. Musically very different than anything Bon Iver has done before. Imogean Heap is definitely the sound that comes to mind when you hear it. It's hard to not be amazed when listening to this song because of how beautiful it is.
After an initial listen, "Blood Bank" is a great companion to "For Emma, Forever Ago". It makes you just want more Bon Iver and shows that he isn't going to be a one hit wonder. There is potential for great records for years to come. I can't say anything but you must listen to Bon Iver. You won't find anything more beautiful.
Rating: 4 out 5
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